It isn't important to come out on top, what matters is to be the one who comes out alive.

Philosophy begins in wonder. And, at the end, when philosophic thought has done its best, the wonder remains.

What is well done is done soon enough.

Far better to think historically, to remember the lessonsof the past. Thus, far better to conceive of power as consisting in part ofthe knowledge of when not to use all the power you have. Far better to be onewho knows that if you reserve the power not to

Don't beafraid of opposition. Remember, a kite rises against, not with, the wind.

Sayingnothing... sometimes says the most.

The reasonable man adapts himself to the world; the unreasonable one persists in trying to adapt the world to himself. Therefore, all progress depends upon the unreasonable man.

Eyes are more accurate witness than ears

A man of great common sense and good taste-meaning there a man without originality or moral courage.

No one was ever really taught by another; each of us has to teach himself.

A book, like a landscape, is a state of consciouness varying with readers.

In all superstitions wise men follow fools.